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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,436.80, 270,363.60 and 113,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,436.80, 270,363.60 and 113,757.60 is: 170,452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,436.80 : 270,363.60 = 113,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,436.80/270,363.60 = 113,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,436.80x = 270,363.60 × 113,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,436.80x = 30,755,914,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,755,914,263.36/180,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,452.56

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